Paul McCartney turns 70

June 18, 2012 8:58 AM

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In this June 30, 1966 file photo, the Beatles perform at Budokan Hall in Tokyo for the first time. From left: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/File) less

In this June 30, 1966 file photo, the Beatles perform at Budokan Hall in Tokyo for the first time. From left: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. McCartney turned 70 years of age ... more

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Joe Walsh, Paul McCartney, Abe Laboriel, Jr., and Dave Grohl perform onstage at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. less

Joe Walsh, Paul McCartney, Abe Laboriel, Jr., and Dave Grohl perform onstage at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in ... more

In a file picture taken on February 7, 1964 British band the Beatles (L-R) John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, United States, where they're greeted by a large crowd. His ballad "Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in history -- but as he turns 70 on June 18, 2012, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney shows no signs of settling back to reflect on his extraordinary past. Fresh from wowing huge crowds at Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee concert and with another headline gig -- the London Olympics opening ceremony -- booked for July 2012, retirement looks a way off for the British pop legend. AFP PHOTO-/AFP/GettyImages less

In a file picture taken on February 7, 1964 British band the Beatles (L-R) John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, United States, where ... more

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In a file picture taken on April 27, 1977 Paul McCartney and his wife Linda arrive at London's Heathrow Airport.

In a file picture taken on April 27, 1977 Paul McCartney and his wife Linda arrive at London's Heathrow Airport.

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In a file picture taken on February 8, 2009 British singer-songwriter Paul McCartney poses for photos before the 51st annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

In a file picture taken on February 8, 2009 British singer-songwriter Paul McCartney poses for photos before the 51st annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Musician Sir Paul McCartney (R) and wife Nancy Shevell arrive to a special 'Celebration of the Arts' event at the Royal Academy of Arts on May 23, 2012 in London, England.

Musician Sir Paul McCartney (R) and wife Nancy Shevell arrive to a special 'Celebration of the Arts' event at the Royal Academy of Arts on May 23, 2012 in London, England.

Honoree Sir Paul McCartney (L) and musician/artist Yoko Ono are seen at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. less

Honoree Sir Paul McCartney (L) and musician/artist Yoko Ono are seen at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los ... more

In this Feb. 18, 1964, file photo, The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, take a fake blow from Cassius Clay, who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali, while visiting the heavyweight contender at his training camp in Miami Beach, Fla. less

In this Feb. 18, 1964, file photo, The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, take a fake blow from Cassius Clay, who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali, while ... more

Newlyweds Paul McCartney, 26, and the American photographer formerly Linda Eastman, centre, are mobbed by a crowd of screaming fans as they are escorted by police, as the couple leave the Marylebone Town Hall Registry Office in London, after their wedding in this file photo dated March 12, 1969. less

Newlyweds Paul McCartney, 26, and the American photographer formerly Linda Eastman, centre, are mobbed by a crowd of screaming fans as they are escorted by police, as the couple leave the Marylebone Town Hall ... more

Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney listen to U.S. President Barack Obama as he gives a speech during the 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees to a reception in the East Room of the White House before going to the Kennedy Center on December 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. less

Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney listen to U.S. President Barack Obama as he gives a speech during the 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees to a reception in the East Room of the White House before going to the Kennedy ... more

Sir Paul McCartney, one of the 2010 Kennedy Center honorees, shares some thoughts with United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as they prepare to pose for their formal class photo following the formal Artist's Dinner at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2010. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images). less

Sir Paul McCartney, one of the 2010 Kennedy Center honorees, shares some thoughts with United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as they prepare to pose for their formal class photo following the ... more

In this 1965 file photo, two of the Beatles, Ringo Starr, left, and Paul McCartney, appear at a news conference after the announcement that the Honours Award of the M.B.E was awarded to them, in London. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo) less

In this 1965 file photo, two of the Beatles, Ringo Starr, left, and Paul McCartney, appear at a news conference after the announcement that the Honours Award of the M.B.E was awarded to them, in London. ... more

In this Tuesday, June 12, 2001 file photo, Paul McCartney, left, talks about the possibility of future worldwide ban of land mines, with his then girlfriend Heather Mills, during an interview with Larry King at the CNN studios in Los Angeles. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) less

In this Tuesday, June 12, 2001 file photo, Paul McCartney, left, talks about the possibility of future worldwide ban of land mines, with his then girlfriend Heather Mills, during an interview with Larry King at ... more

In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 file photo, Paul McCartney is surrounded on stage by New York City rescue workers at the end of the "Concert for New York," at New York's Madison Square Garden. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser, File) less

In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 file photo, Paul McCartney is surrounded on stage by New York City rescue workers at the end of the "Concert for New York," at New York's Madison Square Garden. McCartney turned ... more

In this May 9, 1976 file photo, Paul McCartney and his wife Linda McCartney perform in concert at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto along with their band Wings. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/File) less

In this May 9, 1976 file photo, Paul McCartney and his wife Linda McCartney perform in concert at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto along with their band Wings. McCartney turned 70 years of age Monday June 18, ... more

The Beatles wave to fans assembled below their Plaza Hotel window after they arrived in New York City on Feb. 7, 1964 for a short tour of the United States. From left to right are, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison. Just after 1 p.m. on Feb. 7, 1964, a Pan Am flight from London landed at New York's Idlewild airport. It was carrying a revolution, in the shape of four shaggy-haired musicians from Liverpool. Over the next two weeks The Beatles stormed America, appearing three times on ``The Ed Sullivan Show'' and playing concerts in front of thousands of fervid fans. By the time they flew home, the Fab Four were the most famous band in the world, and the nature of celebrity had changed forever. (AP Photo). 1964 The Beatles, above, stay at the Plaza on their first visit to the United States, charming the press in the Baroque Room and dodging fans in the lobby. Two teenage girls hide themselves in a gift box and have themselves delivered to the group's fifth-floor suite. less

The Beatles wave to fans assembled below their Plaza Hotel window after they arrived in New York City on Feb. 7, 1964 for a short tour of the United States. From left to right are, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, ... more

The Beatles arrive at New York's Kennedy Airport Feb. 7, 1964 for their first U.S. appearance. From left are: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Just after 1 p.m. on Feb. 7, 1964, a Pan Am flight from London landed at New York's Idlewild airport. It was carrying a revolution, in the shape of four shaggy-haired musicians from Liverpool. Over the next two weeks The Beatles stormed America, appearing three times on ``The Ed Sullivan Show'' and playing concerts in front of thousands of fervid fans. By the time they flew home, the Fab Four were the most famous band in the world, and the nature of celebrity had changed forever. (AP Photo) HOUCHRON CAPTION (02/07/2000): The Beatles arrive in New York for their first American tour in 1964. HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/31/2000): The Beatles - center from left, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison - arrive at New York's Kennedy Airport Feb. 7, 1964, for their first U.S. visit. less

The Beatles arrive at New York's Kennedy Airport Feb. 7, 1964 for their first U.S. appearance. From left are: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Just after 1 p.m. on Feb. 7, 1964, a ... more

The Beatles, clockwise from top center, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, pose with an American flag in a Paris photo studio prior to their first visit to the United States in January 1964. less

The Beatles, clockwise from top center, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, pose with an American flag in a Paris photo studio prior to their first visit to the United States in ... more

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Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney meets fans, after signing copies of his book of poems in Liverpool Wednesday March 21, 2001.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney meets fans, after signing copies of his book of poems in Liverpool Wednesday March 21, 2001.

Sir Paul McCartney, left, and former Beatles producer Sir George Martin, pose for reporters prior to the start of the Music for Montserrat benefit concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London in this Sept. 15, 1997 file photo. less

Sir Paul McCartney, left, and former Beatles producer Sir George Martin, pose for reporters prior to the start of the Music for Montserrat benefit concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London in this Sept. 15, ... more

Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison with producer George Martin, from left, get together during recording at London's Abbey Road studios of a new Beatles song 'Free As A Bird' which was released in November 1995. less

Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison with producer George Martin, from left, get together during recording at London's Abbey Road studios of a new Beatles song 'Free As A Bird' which was released in ... more